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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803,285.31, 1,204,087.34 and 270,622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803,285.31, 1,204,087.34 and 270,622.32 is: 405,650.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803,285.31 : 1,204,087.34 = 270,622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803,285.31/1,204,087.34 = 270,622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803,285.31x = 1,204,087.34 × 270,622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803,285.31x = 325,852,908,080.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,852,908,080.32/803,285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,650.28

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